Headset cord holder

ABSTRACT

A system for holding a headset cord comprises a female side, a male side that releasably couples to the female side and a first groove that receives and releasably holds a cord. In some embodiments, the male side comprises a cover which removably couples to a surface of the male side to cover the headset cord when it is placed into the first groove. In some embodiments, the male side couples to an interior of the female side. Alternatively, the male side is able to couple to an exterior of the female side. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter that is less than or approximately equal to 2mm. In some embodiments, the female side is integrally formed within a closure mechanism that releasably couples a first portion of an article to a second portion of the article.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This Patent Application is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S.patent application Ser. No. 12/699,713 filed Feb. 3, 2010, and entitled“HEADSET CORD HOLDER”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in itsentirety, which is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/692,477 filed Jan. 22, 2010, and entitled“HEADSET CORD HOLDER”, which is hereby incorporated by reference in itsentirety, which is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/291,740, filed Nov. 12, 2008, and entitled“HEADSET CORD HOLDER,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in itsentirety, which claims priority to the U.S. Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/133,487, filed Jun. 27, 2008, entitled “HEADSET CORD HOLDER,”which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to cord holders. More particularly, thepresent invention relates to a cord holder used to affix a headset cordto clothing and bags.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Headset cords transmit signals from a source device, such as a musicplayer or cell phone, to earphones being worn by a user. Although thesecords are typically flexible and can be maneuvered out of the way by theuser, such manipulation by the user can be inconvenient, and ofteninefficient, as the cords regularly find their way back into anundesired location.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present application is directed towards a headset cord holder usedto affix a headset cord to clothing and/or other items. Any headset cordis able to be affixed, including a cord for an iPod, iPhone, or anyother similar cell phone or MP3 or music player. The cord holdercomprises a simple groove that is the diameter of a standard earphonecord but has an opening tight enough to hold the cord in place when itis pushed into the groove. This groove is able to be designed into ormolded into a variety of items, including the teeth or handle of azipper, that can be sewn to, pinned to, or clipped to clothing, bags andother items.

A first aspect of the present application is directed to a system forholding a headset cord. In some embodiments, the system comprises afemale side, a male side that releasably couples to the female side anda first groove that receives and releasably holds a cord. In someembodiments, the first groove is built into the body of the male side.In some embodiments the groove is comprised of material from the body ofthe male side. In some embodiments, the male side comprises a coverwhich removably couples to a surface of the male side to cover theheadset cord when it is placed into the first groove. In someembodiments, the first groove is built into the female side. In furtherembodiments, the male side couples to an interior of the female side.Alternatively, the male side is able to couple to an exterior of thefemale side. In some embodiments, the first groove has a diameter thatis less than or approximately equal to 2 mm. In some embodiments, thefemale side is integrally formed within a closure mechanism thatreleasably couples a first portion of an article to a second portion ofthe article. In some of these embodiments, the closure mechanism is oneor more of snaps, a button, a releasable clip, a zipper and a hook andloop fastening system. In further embodiments, the female side iscoupled to an accessory item comprising one or more of a necklace, abroach, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a sunglass lanyard. In someembodiments, the system further comprises one or more additional groovesthat receive and releasably hold the headset cord. In some embodimentsthe groove is comprised of material from the body of the male side.

Another aspect of the present application is directed to a system forholding a headset cord. The system comprises a receiving body coupled toan additional article, and an attachment releasably coupled to thereceiving body comprising a first groove built into the attachment thatreceives and releasably holds a headset cord. In some embodiments thegroove is comprised of material from the body of attachment. In someembodiments, the attachment further comprises a cover which removablycouples to a surface of the attachment to cover the headset cord when itis placed into the first groove. In some embodiments, the attachmentcouples to an interior of the receiving body. In some embodiments, theattachment couples to an exterior of the receiving body. In someembodiments, the first groove has a diameter less than or equal toapproximately 2 mm. In some embodiments, the additional article is aclosure mechanism that releasably couples a first portion of an articleto a second portion of the article. In some of these embodiments, theclosure mechanism is one or more of snaps, a button, a releasable clip,and a zipper. In further embodiments, the additional article is anaccessory item comprising one or more of a necklace, a broach, a pair ofearrings, a bracelet and a sunglass lanyard. In some embodiments, thesystem comprises one or more additional grooves that receive andreleasably hold the headset cord.

Yet another aspect of the present application is directed to a method ofsecuring a headset cord within a headset cord holder. The methodcomprises placing the headset cord within a first groove, wherein thefirst groove is built into a male side of a headset cord holder, andreleasably coupling the male side of the headset cord holder with afemale side of the headset cord holder, wherein the female side iscoupled to at least an additional article. In some embodiments, themethod further comprises the steps of removing the male side of theheadset cord holder from the female side of the headset cord holder andreleasably coupling the male side with a second female side. In someembodiments the additional article is a closure mechanism thatreleasably couples a first portion of an article to a second portion ofthe article. In some of these embodiments, the closure mechanism is oneor more of snaps, a button, a releasable clip, and a zipper. In furtherembodiments, the additional article is an accessory item comprising oneor more of a necklace, a broach, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and asunglass lanyard. In some embodiments, the method further comprises thestep of releasably coupling a cover to the male side.

In a further embodiment, a headset cord holder comprises a body and afirst groove integrally molded within the body that directly receivesand releasably secures a headset cord. In some embodiments, the body isattached to an additional article. In some embodiments, the body isattached to one or more of a back pack, a lumbar pack, a sports bag, andan arm band. In some of these embodiments, the body is removablyattached to the one or more of a backpack, a lumbar pack, a sports bag,and an arm band. In some embodiments, the body couples with a glassesframe. In some embodiments, the body removably couples with the glassesframe. In some of these embodiments, the groove is orientatedhorizontally within the body. In further embodiments, the groove isorientated vertically within the body.

In some embodiments, the body comprises a glasses frame. In some ofthese embodiments, the groove is built into an ear piece of the glassesframe. In some embodiments, the groove is orientated horizontally withinthe body. In further embodiments, the groove is orientated verticallywithin the body. In some embodiments, the headset cord holder furthercomprises one or more additional groove.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into a shirt button in accordance with the principles ofthe present invention.

FIGS. 2A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into a zipper puller in accordance with the principles ofthe present invention.

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded onto the front face of a side squeeze buckle used on bagsand packs in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into the surface of a plastic shirt snap in accordancewith the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 5A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into the outside of a clip for attachment to articles ofclothing or bags in accordance with the principles of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 6A-C illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded onto a 3-bar webbing slider used on bags and packs inaccordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A-D illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having agroove molded onto an adornment in accordance with the principles of thepresent invention.

FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded onto an adornment that utilizes a magnetic attachment inaccordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIGS. 9A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having twosubstantially parallel grooves in accordance with the principles of thepresent invention.

FIGS. 10A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having twointersecting grooves in accordance with the principles of the presentinvention.

FIGS. 11A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder having threegrooves in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates another embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded onto a slider used on bags and packs in accordance withthe principles of the present invention.

FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into a zipper puller in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord holderhaving one or more grooves molded into a zipper in accordance with someembodiments.

FIGS. 15A-15I illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord having a groovemolded into a body coupled with a sunglass lanyard in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate an embodiment of a headset cord having agroove molded into a releasable clip coupled to a sports helmet inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 17A illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord having a groovemolded into a piece of jewelry in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 17B illustrates a close-up view of an embodiment of a headset cordhaving a groove molded into a piece of jewelry in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 18 illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord holder having agroove molded into an identifying surface in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 19A illustrates a cross sectional view of a headset cord holderhaving a groove molded into the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordancewith some embodiments of the present application.

FIG. 19B illustrates an up-close front view of a headset cord holderhaving a groove molded in to the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordancewith some embodiments of the present application.

FIG. 19C illustrates a front view of a headset cord holder having agroove molded in to the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordance with someembodiments of the present application.

FIG. 19D illustrates an unzipped perspective view of a headset cordholder having a groove molded in to the zipper teeth of a zipper inaccordance with some embodiments of the present application.

FIG. 19E illustrates a zipped perspective view of a headset cord holderhaving a groove molded in to the zipper teeth of a zipper in accordancewith some embodiments of the present application.

FIGS. 20A and 20B illustrate a system for holding a headset cord inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 21 illustrates an embodiment of a female side of a system forholding a headset cord integrally formed within the body of a zipperpuller in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 22 illustrates an embodiment of a female side of a system forholding a headset cord integrally formed within the body of a zipperpuller in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 23 illustrates an embodiment of a system for holding a headset cordwith a female side molded onto the front face of a side squeeze buckleused on bags and packs in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 24A and 24B illustrate a system for holding a headset cord holderin accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 24C illustrates a close-up view of a coupling mechanism of theattachment with the receiving body in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 25A illustrates an embodiment of a female side of a system forholding a headset cord integrally formed within the body of a zipperpuller in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 25B illustrates a close-up view of a coupling mechanism of theattachment with the receiving body in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 26A and 26B illustrates an embodiment of a system for holding aheadset cord with a female side molded onto the front face of a sidesqueeze buckle used on bags and packs in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 26C illustrates a close-up view of a coupling mechanism of theattachment with the receiving body in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 27 illustrates a method of securing a headset cord holder within aheadset cord holder system in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 28 illustrates a system for holding a headset cord in accordancewith some embodiments.

FIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a body comprising a groove for holding aheadset cord in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The description below concerns several embodiments of the invention. Thediscussion references the illustrated preferred embodiment. However, thescope of the present invention is not limited to either the illustratedembodiment, nor is it limited to those discussed, to the contrary, thescope should be interpreted as broadly as possible based on the languageof the Claims section of this document.

This disclosure provides several embodiments of the present invention.It is contemplated that any features from any embodiment can be combinedwith any features from any other embodiment. In this fashion, hybridconfigurations of the illustrated embodiments are well within the scopeof the present invention.

FIGS. 1A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 100 havinga groove 120 molded into the body 110 of a shirt button in accordancewith the principles of the present invention. FIGS. 1A-D show a sideview, front view, plan view, and perspective view of the cord holder100, respectively.

The body 110 is configured to be coupled to a shirt, or another item ofclothing, in the place of a standard button. In some embodiments, one ormore apertures 115 are formed in the body 110 and used to sew, orotherwise affix, the body 110 of the cord holder 100 to an item ofclothing. In some embodiments, the body 110 is configured to act as aclosure mechanism capable of releasably coupling a first portion of theitem of clothing to a second portion of the article of clothing. Forexample, in some embodiments, the body 110 is coupled to a dress shirtin a location opposite and corresponding to a hole in the center frontplacket, thereby allowing the body 110 to mate with the hole andsecurely close that portion of the shirt.

A groove 120 is molded or otherwise built into the body 110. The groove120 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. Insome embodiments, the groove 120 is defined by a groove wall 130 thatsurrounds most of the groove 120, leaving only an entry space 125through which the cord can access the groove 120. In some embodiments,the entry space 125 has a smaller diameter than the groove 120 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall130 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. In someembodiments, portions of the groove wall 130 are flexible so that as thecord is pushed through the entry space 125, the cord is able to forcethe groove wall 130 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameterof the entry space 125 so that the cord can pass through the entry space125 into the groove 120. In some embodiments, the groove wall 130 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 125 between the ends ofthe groove wall 130.

FIGS. 2A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 200 havinga groove molded into the body 210 of a zipper puller in accordance withthe principles of the present invention. FIGS. 2A-D show a bottom view,side view, front view, and plan view of the cord holder 200,respectively.

The body 210 is configured to be coupled to a bag or an item ofclothing, such as a shirt, in the place of a standard zipper. In someembodiments, the body 210 is configured to act as a closure mechanismcapable of releasably coupling a first portion of the bag or item ofclothing to a second portion of the bag or article of clothing. Forexample, in some embodiments, the body 210 comprises a channel (notshown) formed in opposing sidewalls 215 in order to receive andreleasably couple together zipper tracks of the first portion and thesecond portion. In some embodiments, a puller 240 is coupled to the body210 in order to facilitate the translation of the body 210 along theportions of the bag or item of clothing to which it is attached. In someembodiments, the puller 240 comprises a string loop, as shown in FIGS.2A-D. In some embodiments, the puller 240 comprises a standard metal orplastic puller (not shown).

A groove 220 is molded or otherwise built into the body 210. The groove220 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. Insome embodiments, the groove 220 is defined by a groove wall 230 thatsurrounds most of the groove 220, leaving only an entry space 225through which the cord can access the groove 220. In some embodiments,the entry space 225 has a smaller diameter than the groove 220 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall230 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. In someembodiments, portions of the groove wall 230 are flexible so that as thecord is pushed through the entry space 225, the cord is able to forcethe groove wall 230 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameterof the entry space 225 so that the cord can pass through the entry space225 into the groove 220. In some embodiments, the groove wall 230 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 225 between the ends ofthe groove wall 230.

FIGS. 3A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 300 havinga groove molded onto the front face of a side squeeze buckle used onbags and packs in accordance with the principles of the presentinvention. FIGS. 3A-B show a plan view and a side view of the cordholder 300, respectively.

The side squeeze buckle comprises a female buckle end 315 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 340 and a male buckle end 335 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 345. The female buckle end 315 is configured toreceive and releasably hold the male buckle end 335. In someembodiments, either the female buckle end 315 or the male buckle end 335comprises a groove body. In some embodiments, the groove body comprisesa portion 310 that protrudes from either the female buckle end 315, asseen in FIGS. 3A-B, or the male buckle end 335. In some embodiments, thegroove body does not protrude from the rest of the buckle end, butrather is flush with the rest of the buckle end. Additionally, in someembodiments, the body, including any protruding portion 310, isintegrally formed with the buckle end, while in other embodiments, thebody is a separate component that is attached to the buckle end. In someembodiments, the groove body is configured to act as a closure mechanismcapable of releasably coupling a first strap, and any item to which thefirst strap is attached, to a second strap, and any item to which thesecond strap is attached. For example, in some embodiments, the groovebody is part of a female buckle end 315 that is coupled to a firstportion of a bag via a strap 340. The female buckle end 315 mates with amale buckle end 335. The male buckle end 335 is coupled to a secondportion of the bag via a strap 345.

A groove 320 is molded or otherwise built into the groove body. Thegroove 320 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord. In some embodiments, the groove 320 is defined by a groove wall330 that surrounds most of the groove 320, leaving only an entry space325 through which the cord can access the groove 320. In someembodiments, the entry space 325 has a smaller diameter than the groove320 and the cord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of thegroove wall 330 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 330 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 325, thecord is able to force the groove wall 330 out of its way and temporarilyincrease the diameter of the entry space 325 so that the cord can passthrough the entry space 325 into the groove 320. In some embodiments,the groove wall 330 is substantially rigid, thereby forcing the outersleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes through the entry space 325between the ends of the groove wall 330.

It is contemplated that the groove 320 is able to be molded in variousdirections depending on its intended use. In some embodiments, thegroove 320 is built into a groove body that is configured to swivelabout the buckle end, or other support member, to which it is attached,thereby allowing the groove 320 to be rotated into a desired position.

FIGS. 4A-B illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 400 havinga groove 420 molded into the surface of a plastic or metal snap fastenerin accordance with the principles of the present invention. It iscontemplated that the snap fastener is capable of being used on a shirt460, as shown in FIG. 4A, or on another item of clothing or a bag.

The shirt snap comprises a male snap 435 and a female snap 445 that areconfigured to releasably couple to one another. For example, in someembodiments, the male snap 435 comprises a stud 440 that is configuredto fit securely into an aperture in the female snap 445. The perimeterof the aperture is defined by the inner circumference of the socket lip450 and the base 455 of the female snap 445. In some embodiments, thesocket lip 450 extends farther towards the aperture than the base 455,and the end of the stud 440 has a larger diameter than the base of thestud 440. In this configuration, the end of the stud 440, when insertedinto the aperture, snaps into place, and is secured from accidentalremoval by the socket lip 450.

The shirt snap comprises a groove body 410. In some embodiments, thegroove body 410 is integrally formed with the male snap 435 or thefemale snap 445. In other embodiments, the groove body 410 is a distinctcomponent that is attached to the male snap 435 or the female snap 445.For example, FIG. 4B shows an exploded view of the cord holder 400 withthe groove body 410 separated from the male snap 435. The groove body410 comprises a base stud 415 that fits securely into an aperture in themale snap 435. In some embodiments, the groove body (as a part of thesnap fastener) is configured to act as a closure mechanism capable ofreleasably coupling a first portion of an item of clothing or a bag to asecond portion of the article of clothing or bag.

A groove 420 is molded or otherwise built into the groove body 410. Thegroove 420 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord. In some embodiments, the groove 420 is defined by a groove wall430 that surrounds most of the groove 420, leaving only an entry space425 through which the cord can access the groove 420. In someembodiments, the entry space 425 has a smaller diameter than the groove420 and the cord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of thegroove wall 430 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 430 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 425, thecord is able to force the groove wall 430 out of its way and temporarilyincrease the diameter of the entry space 425 so that the cord can passthrough the entry space 425 into the groove 420. In some embodiments,the groove wall 430 is substantially rigid, thereby forcing the outersleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes through the entry space 425between the ends of the groove wall 430. FIG. 4A shows the cord holder400 in use as a shirt snap fastener on a user's shirt 460. The cordholder 400 holds a cord 465 that connects the user's Ipod 470 to theuser's earphones 475.

It is contemplated that the groove 420 is able to be molded in variousdirections depending on its intended use. In some embodiments, thegroove 420 is built into a groove body 410 that is configured to swivelabout the rest of the snap fastener to which it is attached, therebyallowing the groove 420 to be rotated into a desired position.

FIGS. 5A-D illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 500 havinga groove 520 molded into the outside of a clip in accordance with theprinciples of the present invention. It is contemplated that the clip iscapable of being attached to bags or articles of clothing, such as pantsand the collar of a t-shirt.

The clip comprises a body 510 that is configured to be coupled to a bagor an item of clothing. The body 510 comprises a first opposing member535 that curves around into a second opposing member 545 to form asubstantially U-shaped clip. The separation between the two opposingmembers 535 and 545, along with the curved portion connecting them,forms a channel 540 that is configured to receive a portion of an itemof clothing or a bag. In some embodiments, this channel 540 enables thesecure translation of the body 510 along the bag or item of clothing towhich it is attached.

A groove 520 is molded or otherwise built into the body 510. The groove520 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. Insome embodiments, the groove 520 is defined by a groove wall 530 thatsurrounds most of the groove 520, leaving only an entry space 525through which the cord can access the groove 520. In some embodiments,the entry space 525 has a smaller diameter than the groove 520 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall530 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. In someembodiments, portions of the groove wall 530 are flexible so that as thecord is pushed through the entry space 525, the cord is able to forcethe groove wall 530 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameterof the entry space 525 so that the cord can pass through the entry space525 into the groove 520. In some embodiments, the groove wall 530 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 525 between the ends ofthe groove wall 530.

FIGS. 6A-C illustrate one embodiment of a headset cord holder 600 havinga groove 620 molded onto a 3-bar webbing slider in accordance with theprinciples of the present invention. It is contemplated that the slideris capable of being used on the webbing and straps of a bag and packs.

The slider comprises a body 610 that is configured to receive thewebbing or the strap 640 of a bag. The body 610 comprises at least twoopenings 635 and 645 that are separated by a bar and configured toreceive the strap 640. These openings 635 and 645, along with theseparating bar, enable the secure translation of the body 610 along thestrap to which it is attached.

A groove 620 is molded or otherwise built into the body 610. The groove620 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord 665.In some embodiments, the groove 620 is defined by a groove wall 630 thatsurrounds most of the groove 620, leaving only an entry space 625through which the cord 665 can access the groove 620. In someembodiments, the entry space 625 has a smaller diameter than the groove620 and the cord 665, thereby securing the cord 665 within the confinesof the groove wall 630 and requiring a significant amount of force forits removal. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 630 areflexible so that as the cord 665 is pushed through the entry space 625,the cord 665 is able to force the groove wall 630 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 625 so that thecord 665 can pass through the entry space 625 into the groove 620. Insome embodiments, the groove wall 630 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord 665 to constrict as it passesthrough the entry space 625 between the ends of the groove wall 630.

FIG. 12 illustrates another embodiment of a headset cord holder 1200having a groove built into a slider used on bags and packs in accordancewith the principles of the present invention. The slider is capable ofbeing used on webbing and straps. The slider comprises a body that isconfigured to receive a webbing or strap. The body comprises at leasttwo openings 1235 and 1245 that are configured to receive the strap.These openings 1235 and 1245, along with the separating bar, enable thesecure translation of the body along the strap to which it is attached.

A groove 1220 is molded or otherwise built into the body. The groove1220 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord 1265.In some embodiments, the groove 1220 is defined by a groove wall 1230that surrounds most of the groove 1220, leaving only an entry spacethrough which the cord 1265 can access the groove 1220. In someembodiments, the entry space has a smaller diameter than the groove 1220and the cord 1265, thereby securing the cord 1265 within the confines ofthe groove wall 1230 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1230 areflexible so that as the cord 1265 is pushed through the entry space, thecord 1265 is able to force the groove wall 1230 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space so that the cord1265 can pass through the entry space into the groove 1220. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1230 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord 1265 to constrict as it passesthrough the entry space between the ends of the groove wall 1230.

In contrast to the continuous groove walls 630 shown in FIGS. 6A-C, thegroove walls 1230, which define the groove 1220, are segmented. In someembodiments, the opposing segmented groove walls 1230 are offset fromone another. The segmentation and offsetting of the groove walls 1230provides additional or alternative entry spaces through which the groove1220 is able to receive the cord 1265.

FIGS. 7A-D illustrate headset cord holders 700 and 705 having a groove720 molded into an adornment in accordance with the principles of thepresent invention. In some embodiments, the adornment is an ornamentalaccessory having an aesthetic characteristic unrelated to its functionalstructure, such as the star shape in FIGS. 7A-B and the moon shape inFIGS. 7C-D. The buttons, zippers, buckles, snaps, clips, and slidersshown in the previous figures would not constitute an adornment sincethey do not have an aesthetic characteristic that is unrelated to theirfunctional structure. However, if they were modified to have a certainaesthetic shape that was completely unrelated to their functionality,then they could be considered an adornment.

The adornment comprises a body 710 that is configured to be releasablysecured to a bag or an article of clothing, such as shirt 760. In someembodiments, the body 710 comprises a pin 735 extending from its base.The pin 735 is configured to penetrate the bag or item of clothing. Insome embodiments, one or more flanges 740 are disposed proximate the endof the pin 735 to facilitate the attachment of the adornment to the bagor article of clothing. In some embodiments, a clasp 745 having releases750 is provided along with the adornment in order to provide a secureattachment of the adornment to the bag or article of clothing.

A groove 720 is molded or otherwise built into the body 710. The groove720 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. Insome embodiments, the groove 720 is defined by a groove wall 730 thatsurrounds most of the groove 720, leaving only an entry space 725through which the cord 765 can access the groove 720. In someembodiments, the entry space 725 has a smaller diameter than the groove720 and the cord 765, thereby securing the cord 765 within the confinesof the groove wall 730 and requiring a significant amount of force forits removal. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 730 areflexible so that as the cord 765 is pushed through the entry space 725,the cord 765 is able to force the groove wall 730 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 725 so that thecord 765 can pass through the entry space 725 into the groove 720. Insome embodiments, the groove wall 730 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord 765 to constrict as it passesthrough the entry space 725 between the ends of the groove wall 730.FIG. 7A shows the cord holder 700 in use on a user's shirt 760. The cordholder 700 holds a cord 765 that connects the user's Ipod 770 to theuser's earphones 775.

Although FIG. 7D illustrates the body using a pin for attachment, it iscontemplated that the body can employ other means for releasablysecuring itself to a bag or an article of clothing For example, FIG. 8illustrates one embodiment of a headset cord holder 800 having a groovemolded onto an adornment that utilizes a magnetic attachment inaccordance with the principles of the present invention.

The adornment comprises a body 810 having a magnet 835. It iscontemplated that the magnet 835 can be disposed on the body 810 in avariety of different ways. In some embodiments, the magnet 835 isembedded within the body. In some embodiments, the magnet 835 is fixedto the outer surface of the body 810. The magnet 835 is configured toreleasably secure the body 810 to an item 860, such as a bag or anarticle of clothing, by mating via magnetic attraction with acorresponding magnet or piece of metal 845 disposed on the item 860. Thecorresponding magnet or piece of metal 845 can be disposed on the item860 in a variety of ways. In some embodiments, the corresponding magnetor piece of metal 845 is embedded within the item 860. In someembodiments, the corresponding magnet or piece of metal 845 is attachedto the outer surface of the item 860.

A groove 820 is molded or otherwise built into the body 810. The groove820 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. Insome embodiments, the groove 820 is defined by a groove wall 830 thatsurrounds most of the groove 820, leaving only an entry space 825through which the cord can access the groove 820. In some embodiments,the entry space 825 has a smaller diameter than the groove 820 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall830 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. In someembodiments, portions of the groove wall 830 are flexible so that as thecord is pushed through the entry space 825, the cord is able to forcethe groove wall 830 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameterof the entry space 825 so that the cord can pass through the entry space825 into the groove 820. In some embodiments, the groove wall 830 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 825 between the ends ofthe groove wall 830.

Furthermore, in some embodiments, the embodiments discussed above aremodified to incorporate additional grooves. Additional grooves areprovided for a variety of reasons and configured for a variety ofpurposes.

FIGS. 9A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder 900 havingtwo substantially parallel grooves in accordance with the principles ofthe present invention. Although FIGS. 9AB show the two grooves builtinto a snap fastener similar to the fastener shown in FIGS. 4A-B, it iscontemplated that the two groove configuration, and any other multiplegroove configurations, is capable of being incorporated into any groovebody embodiments that are consistent with the principles of the presentinvention.

The headset cord holder 900 comprises a groove body 910. A first groove920 a and a second groove 920 b are molded or otherwise built into thegroove body 910. The grooves 920 a and 920 b are configured to receiveand releasably secure a headset cord and are substantially parallel toone another. In some embodiments, the grooves 920 a and 920 b aredefined by groove walls 930 a and 930 b, respectively, that surroundmost of their respective grooves 920 a and 920 b, leaving only entryspaces 925 a and 925 b through which the cord can access the grooves 920a and 920 b. In some embodiments, the entry spaces 925 a and 925 b havesmaller diameters than the grooves 920 a and 920 b and the cord, therebysecuring the cord within the confines of the groove wall and requiring asignificant amount of force for its removal. In some embodiments,portions of the groove walls 930 a and 930 b are flexible so that as thecord is pushed through either entry space 925 a or 925 b, the cord isable to force the groove wall out of its way and temporarily increasethe diameter of the entry space so that the cord can pass through theentry space into the groove. In some embodiments, the groove wall issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space between the ends of thegroove wall.

FIG. 9B shows the cord holder 900 in use. The cord holder 900 holds theupper branches of a cord 965 that connects a user's device to the user'searphones 975. The use of two grooves allows the present invention tosecure both branches of the headset separately.

FIGS. 10A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder 1000 havingtwo intersecting grooves in accordance with the principles of thepresent invention. Although FIGS. 10A-B show the two grooves built intoa snap fastener similar to the fastener shown in FIGS. 4A-B, it iscontemplated that the two groove configuration, and any other multiplegroove configurations, is capable of being incorporated into any groovebody embodiments that are consistent with the principles of the presentinvention.

The headset cord holder 1000 comprises a groove body 1010. A firstgroove 1020 a and a second groove 1020 b are molded or otherwise builtinto the groove body 1010. The grooves 1020 a and 1020 b are configuredto receive and releasably secure a headset cord and have diverging pathsas they extend away from their point of intersection. In someembodiments, the grooves have a diverging paths, but do not actuallyintersect with one another.

In some embodiments, the grooves 1020 a and 1020 b are defined by groovewalls 1030 a and 1030 b, respectively, that surround most of theirrespective grooves 1020 a and 1020 b, leaving only entry spaces throughwhich the cord can access the grooves 1020 a and 1020 b. In someembodiments, the entry spaces have smaller diameters than the grooves1020 a and 1020 b and the cord, thereby securing the cord within theconfines of the groove wall and requiring a significant amount of forcefor its removal. In some embodiments, portions of the groove walls 1030a and 1030 b are flexible so that as the cord is pushed through theentry space, the cord is able to force the groove wall out of its wayand temporarily increase the diameter of the entry space so that thecord can pass through the entry space into the groove. In someembodiments, the groove wall is substantially rigid, thereby forcing theouter sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes through the entryspace between the ends of the groove wall.

FIG. 10B shows the cord holder 1000 in use. The cord holder 1000 holds acord 1065 that connects a user's device to the user's earphones 1075.The use of two grooves having diverging paths allows the user to securethe cord in either direction. Additionally, the two grooves 1020 a and1020 b are capable of also being used to secure both branches of theheadset separately, similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9B.

FIGS. 11A-B illustrate embodiments of a headset cord holder 1100 havingthree grooves in accordance with the principles of the presentinvention. Although FIGS. 11A-B show the two grooves built into a snapfastener similar to the fastener shown in FIGS. 4A-B, it is contemplatedthat the three groove configuration, and any other multiple grooveconfigurations, is capable of being incorporated into any groove bodyembodiments that are consistent with the principles of the presentinvention.

The headset cord holder 1100 comprises a groove body 1110. A firstgroove 1120 a, a second groove 1120 b, and a third groove 1120 c aremolded or otherwise built into the groove body 1110. The grooves 1120 a,1120 b, and 1120 c are configured to receive and releasably secure aheadset cord. In some embodiments, the grooves are substantiallyparallel to one another. In some embodiments, the grooves run insequence. However, it is contemplated that a variety of differentconfigurations are capable of being be employed with respect to thearrangement of the grooves. Additionally, it is contemplated that, insome embodiments, more than the two or three grooves shown in thefigures are disposed on the groove body.

In some embodiments, the grooves 1120 a, 1120 b, and 1120 c are definedby groove walls 1130 a, 1130 b, and 1130 c, respectively, that surroundmost of their respective grooves 1120 a, 1120 b, and 1120 c, leavingonly entry spaces 1125 a, 1125 b, and 1125 c through which the cord canaccess the grooves 1120 a, 1120 b, and 1120 c. In some embodiments, theentry spaces 1125 a, 1125 b, and 1125 c have smaller diameters than thegrooves 1120 a, 1120 b, and 1120 c and the cord, thereby securing thecord within the confines of the groove wall and requiring a significantamount of force for its removal. In some embodiments, portions of thegroove walls 1130 a, 1130 b, and 1130 c are flexible so that as the cordis pushed through either entry space 1125 a, 1125 b, and 1125 c, thecord is able to force the groove wall out of its way and temporarilyincrease the diameter of the entry space so that the cord can passthrough the entry space into the groove. In some embodiments, the groovewall is substantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of thecord to constrict as it passes through the entry space between the endsof the groove wall.

FIG. 11B shows the cord holder 1100 in use. The cord holder 1100 holds acord 1165 that connects a user's device to the user's earphones 1175.The use of three provides the user with means for securing and/orcontrolling any extra length of the cord. Additionally, any two of thethree grooves are capable of being used to secure both branches of theheadset separately, similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9B.

FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a headset cord holder 1300 having agroove molded into the body 1310 in accordance with some embodiments.

The body 1310 is configured to be coupled to a zipper head 1350. Thebody comprises a puller 1340 which is coupled to the body 1310. As shownin FIG. 13, in some embodiments, the puller 1340 is a cord which passesthrough the center of the body 1310. In some embodiments the puller 1340is a cord which couples the body 1310 with an opening 1380. In someembodiments the body 1310 comprises one or more of wood, glass, andmetal.

A groove 1320 is molded or otherwise built into the body 1310. Thegroove 1320 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord 1365. In some embodiments, the groove 1320 is defined by a groovewall 1330 that surrounds most of the groove 1320, leaving only an entryspace 1325 through which the cord 1365 can access the groove 1320. Insome embodiments, the entry space 1325 has a smaller diameter than thegroove 1320 and the cord 1365, thereby securing the cord within theconfines of the groove wall 1330 and requiring a significant amount offorce for its removal. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall1330 are flexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space1325, the cord is able to force the groove wall 1330 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 1325 so that thecord can pass through the entry space 1325 into the groove 1320. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1330 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes throughthe entry space 1325 between the ends of the groove wall 1330. Asfurther shown in FIG. 13, in some embodiments, the body 1310 comprisesone or more additional grooves. In these embodiments, a user is able toplace a right side and a left side of the headset cord 1365 in acorresponding groove. Alternatively, in some embodiments, a user is ableto place both sides of a headset cord 1365 within only one of thegrooves.

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate an embodiment of a head set cord holderhaving a groove molded into the body 1410 of a zipper puller 1450 inaccordance with some embodiments.

The zipper puller 1450 is configured to be coupled to a bag or an itemof clothing, such as a jacket or shirt. In some embodiments, the body1410 is configured to act as a closure mechanism capable of releasablycoupling a first portion of the bag or item of clothing to a secondportion of the bag or article of clothing. For example, in someembodiments, the body 1410 comprises a channel (not shown) formed inopposing sidewalls 1415 in order to receive and releasably coupletogether zipper tracks of the first portion and the second portion. Insome embodiments, a puller 1440 is coupled to the body 1410 in order tofacilitate the translation of the body 1410 along the portions of thebag or item of clothing to which it is attached.

A groove 1420 is molded or otherwise built into the body 1410. Thegroove 1420 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the body 1410comprises a plurality of grooves 1420. However, the body 1410 is able tocomprise any number of grooves as known in the art. For example, in someembodiments, the body 1410 is able to comprise three grooves (notshown). In these embodiments, the body 1410 is able to comprise twoupward facing grooves and one downward facing groove. In someembodiments, the body 1410 comprises a stamped metal or a molded metal.In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 14B, the body 1410 comprises anover molded plastic portion 1460 comprising the plurality of grooves1420.

In some embodiments, the groove 1420 is defined by a groove wall 1430that surrounds most of the groove 1420, leaving only an entry space 1425through which the cord can access the groove 1420. In some embodiments,the entry space 1425 has a smaller diameter than the groove 1420 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall1430 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. Insome embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1430 are flexible so thatas the cord is pushed through the entry space 1425, the cord is able toforce the groove wall 1430 out of its way and temporarily increase thediameter of the entry space 1425 so that the cord can pass through theentry space 1425 into the groove 1420. In some embodiments, the groovewall 1430 is substantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve ofthe cord to constrict as it passes through the entry space 1425 betweenthe ends of the groove wall 1430.

FIGS. 15A-15I illustrate a headset cord holder 1500 in accordance withfurther embodiments.

As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in some embodiments, the headset cordholder 1500 comprises a body 1510 having a groove 1520 molded into it.The body 1510 is configured to be coupled to a lanyard for sun orprescription glasses. In some embodiments, the lanyard 1570 passesthrough an opening 1580 within the body 1510. However, the body 1510 isable to couple with the lanyard through a clip or any other mechanism asknown in the art. As shown in FIG. 15, each side of the lanyardcomprises a body 1510 of a headset cord holder 1500. However, in someembodiments, the headset cord holder 1500 is only coupled to one side ofthe lanyard 1570. In some embodiments, the body 1510 of the headset cordholder comprises one or more of molded plastic, hard plastic, foam andrubber. In some embodiments, the body 1510 of the headset cord holdercomprises one or more of wood, glass, and metal.

As shown in FIGS. 15C-15E, in some embodiments, the body 1510′ and 1510″is configured to be removably coupled with a glasses frame 1501. In someembodiments, an opening 1580 within the body 1510′ and 1510″ is slidonto an ear piece 1503 of the glasses frame 1501. Accordingly, a user isable to slide the body 1510′ and 1510″ until a desired configurationalong the ear piece 1503 is found. As will be apparent to someone ofordinary skill in the art, the body 1510′ and 1510″ is able to couplewith the glasses frame 1501 by any mechanism as known in the art. Forexample, in some embodiments, the body 2910′ and 2910″ couples with theglasses frame 1501 by one or more of a hook and loop fastening systemand a clip. The glasses frame 1501 is able to comprise sun andprescription glasses or a combination of the two. In some embodiments,the body 1510′ and 1510″ of the headset cord holder comprises one ormore of molded plastic, hard plastic, foam and rubber. In someembodiments, the body 1510′ and 1510″ of the headset cord holdercomprises one or more of wood, glass, and metal.

As shown in FIG. 15D, in some embodiments, the groove 1520 is orientedvertically along the body 1510′. Alternatively, as shown within FIG.15E, in some embodiments, the groove 1520 is oriented horizontally alongthe body 1510″. In some embodiments, the body 1510′ and 1510″ comprisesone or more additional grooves 1521.

FIGS. 15F-15I show a headset cord holder comprising a body and a firstgroove integrally molded within the body that directly receives andreleasably secures a headset cord. In some embodiments, the groove 1520is built into the glasses frame 1501.

As shown within FIGS. 15F and 15G, in some embodiments the groove 1520is built into the top of an ear piece 1503 of the glasses frame 1501.Alternatively, in some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 15H and 15I, insome embodiments, the groove 1520 is built into a side of the earpiece1503 of the glasses frame 1501. In some embodiments, the groove 1520 isoriented vertically along the ear piece 1503. Alternatively, in someembodiments, the groove 1520 is oriented horizontally along the earpiece 1503. Particularly, the groove 1520 is able to be located at anyposition along the ear piece 1503. In some embodiments, the glassesframe 1501 comprises one or more additional grooves 1521.

As shown within FIGS. 15A -151, the groove 1520 is defined by a groovewall 1530 that surrounds most of the groove 1520, leaving only an entryspace 1525 through which the cord can access the groove 1520. In someembodiments, the entry space 1525 has a smaller diameter than the groove1520 and the cord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of thegroove wall 1530 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1530 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 1525, thecord is able to force the groove wall 1530 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 1525 so that thecord can pass through the entry space 1525 into the groove 1520. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1530 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes throughthe entry space 1525 between the ends of the groove wall 1530.

FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a headset cord holder 1600 in accordancewith yet further embodiments. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the headsetcord holder 1600 comprises a body having a groove molded into the frontface of a releasable clip or side squeeze buckle configured to beattached to a sports helmet.

The releasable clip comprises a female buckle end 1615 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 1645 and a male buckle end 1635 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 1640. The female buckle end 1615 is configuredto receive and releasably hold the male buckle end 1635. In someembodiments, either the female buckle end 1615 or the male buckle end1635 comprises a groove body. In some embodiments, the groove bodycomprises a portion 1610 that protrudes from either the female buckleend 1615, or the male buckle end 1635. In some embodiments, the groovebody does not protrude from the rest of the buckle end, but rather isflush with the rest of the buckle end. Additionally, in someembodiments, the body 1610, including any protruding portion, isintegrally formed with the buckle end, while in other embodiments, thebody is a separate component that is attached to the buckle end. In someembodiments, the groove body is configured to act as a closure mechanismcapable of releasably coupling a first strap, and any item to which thefirst strap is attached, to a second strap, and any item to which thesecond strap is attached. For example, in some embodiments, the groovebody is part of a female buckle end 1615 that is coupled to a firstportion of a sports helmet via a strap 1645. The female buckle end 1615mates with a male buckle end 1635. The male buckle end 1635 is coupledto a second portion of the sports helmet via a strap 1640.

Each end of the releasable clip 1615, 1635 is coupled by a strap 1645,1640 to a sports helmet. As shown in FIG. 16B, the releasable clip iscoupled to a bicycle helmet 1660. However, the releasable clip is ableto be coupled to any sports helmet as known in the art. For example, insome embodiments the releasable clip is coupled to one or more of askiing helmet, bicycle helmet, motorcycle helment or other sportshelment.

A groove 1620 is molded or otherwise built into the groove body. Thegroove 1620 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord 1665. In some embodiments, the groove 1620 is defined by a groovewall 1630 that surrounds most of the groove 1620, leaving only an entryspace 1625 through which the cord can access the groove 1620. In someembodiments, the entry space 1625 has a smaller diameter than the groove1620 and the cord 1665, thereby securing the cord within the confines ofthe groove wall 1630 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1630 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 1625, thecord is able to force the groove wall 1630 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 1625 so that thecord can pass through the entry space 1625 into the groove 1620. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1630 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes throughthe entry space 1625 between the ends of the groove wall 1630.

As shown in FIG. 16A, a headset cord 1665 is releasably held within agroove 1620. It is contemplated that the groove 1620 is able to bemolded in various directions depending on its intended use. In someembodiments, the groove 1620 is built into a groove body that isconfigured to swivel about the clip end, or other support member, towhich it is attached, thereby allowing the groove 1620 to be rotatedinto a desired position.

FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate a headset cord holder 1700 in accordancewith some embodiments. The headset cord holder 1700 comprises a bodyhaving a groove molded or built into the body which is a portion of apiece of jewelry 1770.

In some embodiments, the portion of jewelry is configured to be coupledto at least an additional article. For example, as shown in FIGS. 17Aand 17B, the body is coupled to a bead of jewelry 1760 in a strand ofbeads comprising a necklace 1770. In some embodiments, the piece ofjewelry is one or more of a broach, earrings, bracelet or sunglasslanyard. However, the body is able to be molded or built into any pieceof jewelry as known in the art. Alternatively, in some embodiments oneor more additional grooves is able to be molded in to the body or otherportion of the piece of jewelry.

A groove 1720 is molded or otherwise built into the groove body. Thegroove 1720 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord 1765. In some embodiments, the groove 1720 is defined by a groovewall 1730 that surrounds most of the groove 1720, leaving only an entryspace 1725 through which the cord can access the groove 1720. In someembodiments, the entry space 1725 has a smaller diameter than the groove1720 and the cord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of thegroove wall 1730 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1730 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 1725, thecord is able to force the groove wall 1730 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 1725 so that thecord can pass through the entry space 1725 into the groove 1720. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1730 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes throughthe entry space 1725 between the ends of the groove wall 1730.

FIG. 18 illustrates a headset cord holder 1800 in accordance with someembodiments. The headset cord holder 1800 comprises a body 1810 having agroove molded or built into the body 1810 which is a portion of anidentifying surface 1860. The body 1810 is configured to be coupled toat least an additional article. In some embodiments, the body 1810comprises one or more of rubber, plastic and metal. Particularly, thebody 1810 is configured to attach an additional article by one or moreof stitching, riveting, heat pressing, adhesive attachment, or chemicalmethod. In some embodiments, the body 1810 comprises an additionalsurface 1815 which attaches to the additional article.

A groove 1820 is molded or otherwise built into the groove body. Thegroove 1820 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord. In some embodiments, the groove 1820 is defined by a groove wall1830 that surrounds most of the groove 1820, leaving only an entry space1825 through which the cord can access the groove 1820. In someembodiments, the entry space 1825 has a smaller diameter than the groove1820 and the cord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of thegroove wall 1830 and requiring a significant amount of force for itsremoval. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall 1830 areflexible so that as the cord is pushed through the entry space 1825, thecord is able to force the groove wall 1830 out of its way andtemporarily increase the diameter of the entry space 1825 so that thecord can pass through the entry space 1825 into the groove 1820. In someembodiments, the groove wall 1830 is substantially rigid, therebyforcing the outer sleeve of the cord to constrict as it passes throughthe entry space 1825 between the ends of the groove wall 1830.

FIGS. 19A-E illustrate a headset cord holder 1900 in accordance withsome embodiments of the present application. FIG. 19A illustrates across sectional view, FIG. 19B illustrates an up-close front view, 19Cillustrates an expanded front view, FIG. 19D shows an unzippedperspective view, and FIG. 19E shows a zipped perspective view. Theheadset cord holder 1900 comprises a body having a groove 1910 molded orbuilt into the body which is a zipper. Alternatively, the body is ableto be any other type of interlocking fastener with a solid body. In someembodiments, the body is metal. Alternatively, the body is able tocomprise any number and combination of materials including metal orplastic as is well known in the art. The zipper 1910 comprises aplurality of zipper teeth 1915, zipper tape 1920 and a zipper head (notshown). In some embodiments, the zipper head is substantially similar tothe embodiments shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B. Alternatively, any type ofzipper head is contemplated, including no zipper head. As is well knownin the art, the zipper is configured to couple to clothing and otheritems via the zipper tape 1920. Alternatively, the zipper is configuredto couple to clothing and/or other items via any other zipper attachingmeans as are well known in the art.

The groove 1910 is molded or otherwise built into the teeth 1915 of thezipper body. Specifically, each zipper tooth 1915 is configured suchthat the interlocking portion of the teeth 1915 comprises a portion ofthe groove 1910. As a result, the groove 1910 is fully formed when thezipper is “zipped up” such that the portions of the groove 1910 in eachinterlocking tooth line up forming the full groove 1910 as shown inFIGS. 19C and 19E. However, even if the zipper is not fully “zipped up,”or even if the zipper is “unzipped”, the groove 1910 is able to stilloperate because at least a portion of the groove 1910 is able to receivethe headset cord 1905 as shown in FIG. 19D. In FIG. 19D, an “unzipped”zipper is shown receiving the headset cord 1905 as half of the zipperteeth 1915 are still lined up on either side of the zipper therebycreating two partial grooves 1910. In some embodiments, every tooth 1915in the zipper comprises a portion of the groove 1910. Alternatively,only a portion of the zipper teeth 1915 comprise a portion of the groove1910. In some embodiments, a first portion of the zipper teeth 1915comprise a groove 1910 of a first diameter, and one or more secondportions of the zipper teeth 1915 comprise grooves 1910 of differentdiameters. For example, the length of the zipper and thereby the zipperteeth 1915 is able to be divided into multiple subsections wherein eachsubsection comprises zipper teeth 1915 having a groove 1910 of adifferent diameter. As a result, different portions of the zipper areable to be used to couple cords 1905 of different diameters within thedifferently sized grooves 1910. Further, in some embodiments, eachzipper tooth 1915 comprises more than one groove 1910 either with thesame size diameter or different sizes.

The groove 1910 is configured to receive and releasably secure a headsetcord 1905. In some embodiments, the groove 1910 is defined by a groovewall 1925 that surrounds most of the groove 1910, leaving only an entryspace 1930 through which the cord 1905 is able to access the groove 1910as shown in FIG. 19A. In some embodiments, the entry space 1930 has asmaller diameter than the groove 1910 and the cord 1905, therebysecuring the cord 1905 within the confines of the groove wall 1925 andrequiring a significant amount of force in order to remove the cord 1905from the groove 1910. In some embodiments, portions of the groove wall1925 are flexible such that, as the cord 1905 is pushed through theentry space 1930, the cord 1905 is able to force the groove wall 1925out of its way thereby temporarily increasing the diameter of the entryspace 1930 so that the cord 1905 is able to pass through the entry space1930 into the groove 1910. Alternatively, the groove wall 1925 issubstantially rigid such that the wall 1925 forces the cord 1905 toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 1930 between the ends ofthe groove wall 1925.

FIGS. 20A and 20B illustrate a system for holding a headset cord inaccordance with some embodiments. FIG. 20A illustrates a male side 2005and a female side 2003 which releasably couple to one another. FIG. 20Billustrates an exploded view of the male side 2005 with a cover 2009which removably couples to the surface of the male side 2005 inaccordance with some embodiments.

The system for holding a headset cord comprises a male side 2005 and afemale side 2003, which removably couple to one another. In someembodiments, the male side 2005 comprises a stud 2011 that is configuredto securely fit within an aperture of the female side 2003. Theperimeter of the aperture is defined by the inner circumference of asocket lip 2013 and the base 2015 of the female side 2003. In someembodiments, the socket lip 2013 extends farther toward the aperturebase 2015 and the end of the stud 2011 has a larger diameter than thebase of the stud 2011. In this configuration, the end of the stud 2011,when inserted into the aperture, snaps into place, and is secured fromaccidental removal by the socket lip 2013.

FIG. 20A illustrates a female side 2003 integrally formed within abutton in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments thefemale side 2003 is integrally formed within a snap fastener. It iscontemplated that the button or snap fastener is configured to becoupled to a bag or item of clothing such as a jacket or shirt. In someembodiments, the female side 2003 is coupled to an additional article(not shown) as described above. For example, in some embodiments, thefemale side is coupled to an accessory item such as a necklace, broach,a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a lanyard.

As shown in FIG. 20A, the male side 2005 comprises a first groove 2020to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. In some embodiments,the first groove 2020 is built into the body of the female side 2003. Insome embodiments, the system comprises one or more additional grooves2021 to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. In someembodiments, the groove 2020 is defined by a groove wall 2030 thatsurrounds most of the groove 2020, leaving only an entry space 2025through which the cord can access the groove 2020. In some embodiments,the entry space 2025 has a smaller diameter than the groove 2020 and thecord, thereby securing the cord within the confines of the groove wall2030 and requiring a significant amount of force for its removal. Insome embodiments, portions of the groove wall 2030 are flexible so thatas the cord is pushed through the entry space 2025, the cord is able toforce the groove wall 330 out of its way and temporarily increase thediameter of the entry space 2025 so that the cord can pass through theentry space 2025 into the groove 2020. In some embodiments, the groovewall 2030 is substantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve ofthe cord to constrict as it passes through the entry space 2025 betweenthe ends of the groove wall 2030.

In further embodiments, the groove 2020 and the groove wall 2030 arecomprised of material removed from the body of the male side 2005. Inthese embodiments, material of the male side 2005 is displaced in orderto manufacture the groove. Consequently, no additional material is addedto the male side 2005 in order to create the groove 2020 or the groovewall 2030. Accordingly, the net amount of material is used to create amale side 2005 comprising a groove 2020 and groove wall 2030 is the sameas the net amount of material used to create a male side which does notcomprise a groove or groove wall (not shown). As described above, thegroove 2020 in this configuration may be built into the female side 2003or the male side 2005.

FIG. 20B shows an exploded view of the male side 2005 of the system forholding a headset cord in accordance with some embodiments. As shown inFIG. 20B, in some embodiments, the male side 2005 comprises a removablecover 2009 which releasably couples to the surface of the male side 2005to cover a headset cord when placed into the first groove 2020. In someof these embodiments, the cover 2009 also comprises a groove 2020′ andgroove wall 2030′ to releasably secure the headset cord. In theseembodiments, a user is able to releasably couple the cover 2009 to themale side 2005 after securing a headset cord holder within the firstgroove 2020. It is contemplated that the male side 2005 is able tofirmly or loosely hold the cord within the groove. As shown in FIG. 20B,the cover comprises one or more studs 2070 which are configured to matewith one or more apertures 2060 within the surface of the male side2005. However, the cover 2009 is able to releasably couple with thesurface of the male side 2005 by any method as known in the art. Forexample, in some embodiments, the cover 2009 releasably couples with thesurface of the male side 2005 through magnetic means. In someembodiments, the cover 2009 releasably couples with the surface of themale side 2005 through a hook and loop fastening system.

When a headset cord (not shown) is secured within the first groove 2020and the cover 2009 is coupled with the surface of the male side 2005,the male side 2005 is able to removably couple with the female side2003. In some embodiments, a user is able to remove the male side 2005from the female side 2003 and couple the male side with a second femaleside (not shown). For example, if a female side is formed within aclosure mechanism and a second female side is coupled to an accessoryitem then the user is able to remove the male side 2005 from the femaleside formed within a closure mechanism and releasably couple the maleside 2005 with the second female side coupled to the accessory item.Accordingly, a user is able to releasably couple the male side withdifferent female sides as the user moves from place to place or changesaccessories and articles of clothing.

FIG. 21 illustrates an embodiment a female side of a system for holdinga headset cord integrally formed within the body 2110 of a zipper pullerin accordance with some embodiments.

The body 2110 is configured to be coupled to a zipper head (not shown).The body comprises a puller 2140 which is coupled to the body 2110. Asshown in FIG. 21, in some embodiments, the puller 2140 is a cord whichpasses through the center of the body 2110. In some embodiments thepuller 2140 is a cord which couples the body 2110 with the zipper head.In some embodiments the body 2110 comprises one or more of wood, glass,and metal. The body 2110 comprises an aperture. The perimeter of theaperture is defined by the inner circumference of a socket lip 2113 andthe base 2115 of the female side. As described above, the male side (notshown), when inserted into the aperture, snaps into place, and issecured from accidental removal by the socket lip 2113.

FIG. 22 illustrates a further embodiment of a female side of a systemfor holding a headset cord integrally formed within the body 2210 of azipper puller in accordance with some embodiments.

The zipper puller 2250 is configured to be coupled to a bag or an itemof clothing, such as a jacket or shirt. In some embodiments, the body2210 is configured to act as a closure mechanism capable of releasablycoupling a first portion of the bag or item of clothing to a secondportion of the bag or article of clothing. For example, in someembodiments, the body 2210 comprises a channel (not shown) formed inopposing sidewalls 2255 in order to receive and releasably coupletogether zipper tracks of the first portion and the second portion. Insome embodiments, a puller 2240 is coupled to the body 2210 in order tofacilitate the translation of the body 2210 along the portions of thebag or item of clothing to which it is attached. As further describedabove, the body 2210 comprises an aperture. The perimeter of theaperture is defined by the inner circumference of a socket lip 2213 andthe base 2215 of the female side. As described above, the male side (notshown), when inserted into the aperture, snaps into place, and issecured from accidental removal by the socket lip 2213.

FIG. 23 illustrates an embodiment of a system for holding a headset cordwith a female side molded onto the front face of a side squeeze buckleused on bags and packs in accordance with some embodiments. Although thefemale side is shown molded to the face of the squeeze buckle, it isalso contemplated that the female side is able to removably couple withthe squeeze buckle.

The side squeeze buckle comprises a female buckle end 2355 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 2340 and a male buckle end 2365 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 2345. The female buckle end 2355 is configuredto receive and releasably hold the male buckle end 2365. In someembodiments, either the female buckle end 2355 or the male buckle end2365 comprises a female side 2303 of a system for holding a headsetcord. The female side 2303 comprises an aperture. The perimeter of theaperture is defined by the inner circumference of a socket lip 2313 andthe base 2315 of the female side. The male side (not shown), wheninserted into the aperture, snaps into place, and is secured fromaccidental removal by the socket lip 2313.

FIGS. 24A and 24B illustrate a system for holding a headset cord inaccordance with some embodiments. FIG. 24A illustrates an attachment2405 and a receiving body 2403 which releasably couple to one another.FIG. 24B illustrates an exploded view of the attachment 2405 with acover 2409 which removably couples to the surface of the attachment2405. FIG. 24C illustrates a close-up view of the coupling mechanism ofthe attachment 2405 with the receiving body 2403.

The system for holding a headset cord comprises an attachment 2405 and areceiving body 2403, which removably couple to one another. In someembodiments, the attachment 2405 comprises a curved latch 2417 that isconfigured to securely fit within a channel 2450 of the receiving body2403. The perimeter of the channel 2450 is defined by an upper lip 2429and a lower lip 2423. In some embodiments, the upper lip 2429 and lowerlip 2423 extend out from the channel 2450. In this configuration, thecurved latch 2417 is pushed over the upper lip 2429 and snaps into placewithin the channel 2450 where it is secured into place by the upper lip2429 and lower lip 2423 when the attachment 2405 is releasably coupledto the receiving member 2403.

As shown in FIG. 24C, the curved latch 2417 is securely confined withinthe channel 2450 between the upper lip 2429 and the lower lip 2423 whenthe attachment 2405 is releasably coupled with the receiving body 2403.

FIG. 24A illustrates a receiving body 2403 integrally formed within abutton in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments thereceiving body 2403 is integrally formed within a snap fastener. It iscontemplated that the button or snap fastener is configured to becoupled to a bag or item of clothing such as a jacket or shirt. In someembodiments, the receiving body 2403 is coupled to an additional article(not shown) as described above. For example, in some embodiments, thereceiving body 2403 is coupled to an accessory item such as a necklace,broach, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a lanyard.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the attachment 2405 comprises a first groove 2420to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. In some embodiments,the first groove 2420 is built into the receiving body 2403. In someembodiments, the system comprises one or more additional grooves 2421 toreceive and releasably secure a headset cord. In some embodiments, thegroove 2420 is defined by a groove wall 2430 that surrounds most of thegroove 2420, leaving only an entry space 2425 through which the cord canaccess the groove 2420. In some embodiments, the entry space 2425 has asmaller diameter than the groove 2420 and the cord, thereby securing thecord within the confines of the groove wall 2430 and requiring asignificant amount of force for its removal. In some embodiments,portions of the groove wall 2430 are flexible so that as the cord ispushed through the entry space 2425, the cord is able to force thegroove wall 2430 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameter ofthe entry space 2425 so that the cord can pass through the entry space2425 into the groove 2420. In some embodiments, the groove wall 2430 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 2425 between the ends ofthe groove wall 2430.

In further embodiments, the groove 2420 and the groove wall 2430 arecomprised of material removed from the body of the attachment 2405. Inthese embodiments, material of the attachment 2405 is displaced in orderto manufacture the groove. Consequently, no additional material is addedto the attachment 2405 in order to create the groove 2420 or the groovewall 2430. Accordingly, the net amount of material is used to create anattachment 2405 comprising a groove 2420 and groove wall 2430 is thesame as the net amount of material used to create an attachment whichdoes not contain a groove or groove wall (not shown). As describedabove, the groove 2420 may be built into the receiving body 2403 or theattachment 2405.

FIG. 24B shows an exploded view of the attachment 2405 of the system forholding a headset cord 2400 in accordance with some embodiments. Asshown in FIG. 24B, in some embodiments, the attachment 2405 comprises aremovable cover 2409 which releasably couples to the surface of theattachment 2405 to cover a headset cord when placed into the firstgroove 2420. In some of these embodiments, the cover 2409 also comprisesa groove 2420′ and groove wall 2430′ to releasably secure the headsetcord. In these embodiments, a user is able to releasably couple thecover 2409 to the attachment 2405 after securing a headset cord holderwithin the first groove 2420. It is contemplated that the attachment2405 is able to firmly or loosely hold the cord within the groove. Asshown in FIG. 24B, the cover comprises one or more studs 2470 which areconfigured to mate with one or more apertures 2460 within the surface ofthe attachment 2405. However, the cover 2009 is able to releasablycouple with the surface of the attachment 2405 by any method as known inthe art. For example, in some embodiments, the cover 2409 releasablycouples with the surface of the attachment 2405 through magnetic means.In some embodiments, the cover 2409 releasably couples with the surfaceof the attachment 2405 by a hook and loop fastening system.

When a headset cord (not shown) is secured within the first groove 2420and the cover 2409 is coupled with the surface of the attachment 2405,the attachment 2405 is able to removably couple with the receiving body2403. In some embodiments, a user is able to remove the attachment 2405from the receiving body 2403 and couple the attachment 2405 with asecond receiving body (not shown). For example, if a receiving body isformed within a closure mechanism and a second receiving body is coupledto an accessory item then the user is able to remove the attachment 2405from the receiving body formed within a closure mechanism and releasablycouple the attachment 2405 with the second receiving body coupled to theaccessory item. Accordingly, a user is able to releasably couple themale side with different female sides as the user moves from place toplace or changes accessories and articles of clothing.

FIGS. 25A and 25B illustrates an embodiment a receiving body of a systemfor holding a headset cord integrally formed within the body 2510 of azipper puller in accordance with some embodiments.

The body 2510 is configured to be coupled to a zipper head (not shown).The body comprises a puller 2540 which is coupled to the body 2510. Asshown in FIG. 25, in some embodiments, the puller 2540 is a cord whichpasses through the center of the body 2510. In some embodiments thepuller 2540 is a cord which couples the body 2510 with the zipper head.In some embodiments the body 2510 comprises one or more of wood, glass,and metal. The body 2510 comprises a channel 2550. As described above,the perimeter of the channel 2550 is defined by an upper lip 2529 and alower lip 2523. In some embodiments, the upper lip 2529 and lower lip2523 extend out from the channel 2550. In this configuration, the curvedlatch 2517 is pushed over the upper lip 2529 and snaps into place withinthe channel 2550 where it is secured into place by the upper lip 2529and lower lip 2523.

As shown in FIG. 25B, the curved latch 2517 is securely confined withinthe channel 2550 between the upper lip 2529 and the lower lip 2523 whenthe attachment 2505 is releasably coupled with the receiving body 2510.

FIG. 26A and 26B illustrate an embodiment of a receiving body of asystem for holding a headset cord molded onto the front face of a sidesqueeze buckle used on bags and packs in accordance with the principlesof the present invention. FIGS. 26A and 26B show a plan view and a sideview of the system for holding a headset cord, respectively.

The side squeeze buckle comprises a female buckle end 2655 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 2640 and a male buckle end 2665 coupled to abuckle strap or webbing 2645. The female buckle end 2655 is configuredto receive and releasably hold the male buckle end 2665. In someembodiments, either the female buckle end 2655 or the male buckle end2665 comprises a receiving body (FIG. 26B) 2603 of a system for holdinga headset cord. The squeeze buckle comprises a channel 2650. Asdescribed above, the perimeter of the channel 2650 is defined by anupper lip 2629 and a lower lip 2623. In some embodiments, the upper lip2629 and lower lip 2623 extend out from the channel 2650. In thisconfiguration, the curved latch 2417 is pushed over the upper lip 2629and snaps into place within the channel 2450 where it is secured intoplace by the upper lip 2629 and lower lip 2623.

As shown in FIG. 26C, the curved latch 2617 is securely confined withinthe channel 2650 between the upper lip 2429 and the lower lip 2623 whenthe attachment 2605 is releasably coupled with the receiving body 2603.

FIG. 27 illustrates a method of securing a headset cord in accordancewith some embodiments. As shown in FIG. 27, at the step 2702 the headsetcord is placed within a groove. As described above, the groove isconfigured to receive and releasably secure a headset cord. In someembodiments, the groove is built into a male side of a headset cordholder. Then, in the step 2704, a male side is removably coupled with afemale side of the headset cord holder. In some embodiments, a cover isfurther coupled with the male side. In some embodiments, the male sideis able to be decoupled from the female side and coupled with a secondfemale side. In some embodiments, the female side is coupled to at leastan additional article. In some embodiments, the additional article is aclosure mechanism that releasably couples a first portion of an articleto a second portion of the article. In some of those embodiments, theclosure mechanism is one or more of snaps, a button, a releasable clip,a zipper, and a hook and loop fastening system. In further embodiments,the additional article is an accessory item comprising one or more of anecklace, a broach, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a sunglasslanyard. In some embodiments, the method further comprises the step ofreleasably coupling a cover to the male side.

FIG. 28 illustrates a system for holding a headset cord in accordancewith some embodiments. FIG. 28 shows the system in use as a shirt snapfastener on a user's shirt. As shown, the cord 2865 is received andreleasably secured by the groove 2820. The groove 2820 is defined by agroove wall 2830 and the entry space 2825. The removable cover 2809releasably couples to the surface of the male side 2805 to furthersecure the cord 2865 within the groove 2820. The cover comprises one ormore studs 2870 which are configured to mate with the one or moreapertures 2860.

FIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a headset cord holder 2900 in accordancewith further embodiments. The headset cord holder 2900 comprises a body2910 and a groove 2920 integrally molded within the body 2910 thatdirectly receives and releasably secures a headset cord 2965.

As shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the body 2910 is coupled to a sternumstrap 2915 of a backpack 2905. In some embodiments, the body 2910 iscoupled to an arm strap of the backpack 2905. However, the body 2910 isable to couple to any portion of the backpack 2905 as known in the art.In some embodiments, the body 2910 removably couples with the sternumstrap 2915 of the backpack 2905. In some embodiments, the body 2910removably couples with the sternum strap 2915 by one or more of a hookand loop fastening system and snaps. However, the body 2910 is able toremovably couple with the backpack 2905 by any mechanism as known in theart. In some embodiments, the body 2910 is able to additionally couplewith one or more of a lumbar pack, a sports bag, and an aim band.

As shown in FIG. 29B, a groove 2920 is molded or otherwise built intothe body 2910. The groove 2920 is configured to receive and releasablysecure a headset cord 2965. In some embodiments, the groove 2920 isdefined by a groove wall 2930 that surrounds most of the groove 2920,leaving only an entry space 2925 through which the cord can access thegroove 2920. In some embodiments, the entry space 2925 has a smallerdiameter than the groove 2920 and the cord 2965, thereby securing thecord within the confines of the groove wall 2930 and requiring asignificant amount of force for its removal. In some embodiments,portions of the groove wall 2930 are flexible so that as the cord ispushed through the entry space 2925, the cord is able to force thegroove wall 2930 out of its way and temporarily increase the diameter ofthe entry space 2925 so that the cord can pass through the entry space2925 into the groove 2920. In some embodiments, the groove wall 2930 issubstantially rigid, thereby forcing the outer sleeve of the cord toconstrict as it passes through the entry space 2925 between the ends ofthe groove wall 2930.

As shown in FIG. 29A, a headset cord 2965 is releasably held within thegroove 2920. It is contemplated that the groove 2920 is able to bemolded in various directions depending on its intended use. In someembodiments, the groove 2920 is built into a body that is configured toswivel about the clip end, or other support member, to which it isattached, thereby allowing the groove 2920 to be rotated into a desiredposition.

In some embodiments, the grooves of the presently claimed invention havea diameter less than or equal to approximately 2 mm. In someembodiments, the grooves have a diameter less than or equal toapproximately 1.5 mm. However, it is contemplated that a variety ofgroove sizes are within the scope of the presently claimed application.Furthermore, it is contemplated that multiple groove configurations areable to have a certain number of grooves of one size and a certainnumber of grooves of a different size in order to accommodatedifferently sized cords or different parts of the same cord.

In operation, a user places a headset cord within the confines of thegroove wall while using the headset to listen to an electronic device.Specifically, a user aligns a headset cord with a headset cord holdergroove described above and pushes the cord into the groove such that thenarrow portion of the groove walls hold the cord in place. This enablesa user to comfortably utilize the headset without becoming entangledwithin the cord. By doing so, the headset cord holder has the advantageof providing an inexpensive and easy way to hold a headset cord in acomfortable and convenient position while utilizing an electronicdevice. Accordingly, the headset cord holder described herein hasnumerous advantages.

The presently claimed invention has been described in terms of specificembodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding of theprinciples of construction and operation of the invention. As such,references herein to specific embodiments and details thereof are notintended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will beapparent to those skilled in the art that modifications can be made tothe embodiments chosen for illustration without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention.

1. A system for holding a headset cord comprising: a. a female side; b.a male side that releasably couples to the female side; and c. a firstgroove that receives and releasably holds a cord.
 2. The system of claim1 wherein the first groove is built into the body of the male side. 3.The system of claim 2 wherein the first groove is comprised of materialremoved from the body of the male side.
 4. The system of claim 2 whereinthe male side comprises a cover which removably couples to a surface ofthe male side to cover the headset cord when it is placed into the firstgroove.
 5. The system of claim 1 wherein the first groove is built intothe body of the female side.
 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the maleside couples to an interior of the female side.
 7. The system of claim 1wherein the male side couples to an exterior of the female side.
 8. Thesystem of claim 1 wherein the first groove has a diameter less than orequal to approximately 2 mm.
 9. The system of claim 1 wherein the femaleside is integrally formed within a closure mechanism that releasablycouples a first portion of an article to a second portion of thearticle.
 10. The system of claim 9 wherein the closure mechanism is oneor more of snaps, a button, a releasable clip, and a zipper.
 11. Thesystem of claim 1 wherein the female side is coupled to an accessoryitem comprising one or more of a necklace, a broach, a pair of earrings,a bracelet and a sunglass lanyard.
 12. The system of claim 1 wherein thesystem comprises one or more additional grooves that receive andreleasably hold the headset cord.
 13. A system for holding a headsetcord holder comprising: a. a receiving body coupled to an additionalarticle; and b. an attachment releasably coupled to the receiving bodycomprising a first groove built into the attachment that receives andreleasably holds a headset cord.
 14. The system of claim 13 wherein thefirst groove is comprised of material removed from the body of theattachment.
 15. The system of claim 13 wherein the attachment furthercomprises a cover which removably couples to a surface of the attachmentto cover the headset cord when it is placed into the first groove. 16.The system of claim 13 wherein the attachment couples to an interior ofthe receiving body.
 17. The system of claim 13 wherein the attachmentcouples to an exterior of the receiving body.
 18. The system of claim 13wherein the first groove has a diameter less than or equal toapproximately 2 mm.
 19. The system of claim 13 wherein the additionalarticle is a closure mechanism that releasably couples a first portionof an article to a second portion of the article.
 20. The system ofclaim 19 wherein the closure mechanism is one or more of snaps, abutton, a releasable clip, zipper, and a hook and loop fastening system.21. The system of claim 13 wherein the additional article is anaccessory item comprising one or more of a necklace, a broach, a pair ofearrings, a bracelet and a sunglass lanyard.
 22. The system of claim 13wherein the system comprises one or more additional grooves that receiveand releasably hold the headset cord.
 23. A method of securing a headsetcord within a headset cord holder comprising: a. placing the headsetcord within a first groove, wherein the first groove is built into amale side of a headset cord holder; and b. releasably coupling the maleside of the headset cord holder with a female side of the headset cordholder, wherein the female side is coupled to at least an additionalarticle.
 24. The method of claim 23 further comprising the steps ofremoving the male side of the headset cord holder from the female sideof the headset cord holder and releasably coupling the male side with asecond female side.
 25. The method of claim 23 wherein the additionalarticle is a closure mechanism that releasably couples a first portionof an article to a second portion of the article.
 26. The method ofclaim 23 wherein the closure mechanism is one or more of snaps, abutton, a releasable clip, and a zipper.
 27. The method of claim 23wherein the additional article is an accessory item comprising one ormore of a necklace, a broach, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and asunglass lanyard.
 28. The method of claim 23 wherein the male sidecomprises one or more additional grooves that receive and releasablyhold the headset cord.
 29. The method of claim 23 further comprising thestep of releasably coupling a cover to the male side.
 30. A headset cordholder comprising: a. a body; and b. a first groove integrally moldedwithin the body that directly receives and releasably secures a headsetcord.
 31. The headset cord holder of claim 30 wherein the body isattached to an additional article.
 32. The headset cord holder of claim30 wherein the body is attached to one or more of a back pack, a lumbarpack, a sports bag, and an arm band.
 33. The headset cord holder ofclaim 32 wherein the body is removably attached to the one or more of abackpack, a lumbar pack, a sports bag, and an arm band.
 34. The headsetcord holder of claim 30 wherein the body couples with a glasses frame.35. The headset cord holder of claim 34 wherein the body removablycouples with the glasses frame.
 36. The headset cord holder of claim 34wherein the groove is orientated horizontally within the body.
 37. Theheadset cord holder of claim 34 wherein the groove is orientatedvertically within the body.
 38. The headset cord holder of claim 30wherein the body comprises a glasses frame.
 39. The headset cord holderof claim 38 wherein the groove is built into an ear piece of the glassesframe.
 40. The headset cord holder of claim 39 wherein the groove isorientated horizontally within the body.
 41. The headset cord holder ofclaim 39 wherein the groove is orientated vertically within the body.42. The headset cord holder of claim 30 further comprising one or moreadditional groove.